Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

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France, Saint-Omer, between 1320 and 1329
MS M.754 fol. 2r

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Two decorated initial Q’s, first of Psalm 95:3 (Vulg., 94:3), enclosing head of male youth, and second of Psalm 95:5 (Vulg., 94:5).
Margins decorated with rectilinear bars.
Margin, upper, inhabited by seated rabbit facing hybrid bird.
Margin, lower, inhabited by crowned hybrid man holding cane or hook, and hybrid man with animal paws and tail.
Margin, right, inhabited by hybrid man, wearing cap, with bird’s wings, and hybrid bird with antlers of stag.
Line endings decorated.